Robert South Obituary

Robert (Bob) Dean South, 92, of Sioux Falls, SD, passed away on October 7, 2023 in Sioux Falls. Robert was born 12/07/1930 in Vermillion, South Dakota to James Orville and Isabel (Severson) South. He married Opal Peterson on 10/30/49, and they would have been married 74 years. He is survived by his wife Opal, children, Debra (Istvan) Szkok, Donald (Susie) South, Carole (Steve) Winter, all near Sioux Falls. Grandchildren include Emily South, Betsy (Zach) Kiesow, Lacey Shupe, Sam (Kiley) Winter and 5 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Cleo Stephan. He is preceded in death by his parents, siblings Marilyn Lane, Wayne South and Elaine Dimick. Bob worked at Wonder Bread for 39 years and only missed 3 days of work. When he retired he helped his kids with anything they needed help with, from gardening to painting. He will be remembered as an amazing, giving husband, father and grandfather. The family will always cherish his amazing smile. He was a great Dad, Friend, Mentor, Coach, and Papa. He was a Minnesota Twins fan through the good years and not-so-good years. He was giving until the end and donated his body to USD School of Medicine so others can learn. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. His favorite saying was "Don't follow the crowd". To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Robert, please visit our Tree Store.